What is the Latin name for a timber rattlesnake?

Crotalus horridus
Timber rattlesnake/Scientific names

Is a rattlesnake a Viper?

Rattlesnakes are pit vipers, so they have heat-sensing organs located in pits near the eyes. These pits allow them “see” the heat signature of prey. Even in complete darkness, the snake will be able to accurately strike at prey because its meal is warmer than the surrounding environment.

What order is the timber rattlesnake in?

Scaled reptiles
Timber rattlesnake/Order

What is the deadliest rattlesnake?

eastern diamondback rattlesnake
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) kills the most people in the US, with the western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) ranking second. However, some authorities believe the western diamondback is responsible for the most deaths.

How big do rattlers get?

Rattlesnakes can range from one to eight feet, depending on the species (the big one is the eastern diamondback), according to the National Wildlife Federation. They are thick-bodied snakes with keeled (ridged) scales in a variety of colors and patterns.

What is the fine for killing a timber rattler in Texas?

Violators of the Endangered Species Act are subject to fines of up to $100,000 and one year’s imprisonment.

Can you survive a rattlesnake bite without antivenom?

Rattlesnake bites are a medical emergency. Rattlesnakes are venomous. If you’re bitten by one it can be dangerous, but it’s very rarely fatal. However, if left untreated, the bite may result in severe medical problems or can be fatal.

What states are timber rattlesnakes protected?

Conservation status The timber rattlesnake is listed as endangered in New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts (along with the copperhead viper), Virginia, New Hampshire, Indiana, and Ohio, and it is threatened in New York, Illinois, Minnesota, and Texas.

How many species of rattlesnakes are there?

There are 36 species in total, and around 65-70 subspecies. Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico are home to a large variety of rattlesnake species. Rattlesnakes can be found in woodlands, plains, deserts, foothills, and marshes.

What kind of snake is a rattlesnake?

Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous snakes of the genera Crotalus and Sistrurus of the subfamily Crotalinae (the pit vipers). All rattlesnakes are vipers.

Are there any books about rattlesnakes in South Dakota?

Rattlesnakes: Answers to Frequent Questions. Palm Springs, California: Nature Trails Press. ISBN 0-937794-23-6. Dalstrom, Harl A. “‘Snake Hunting Has Been Shamefully Neglected’: A. M. Jackly and Rattlesnake Abatement in South Dakota,” South Dakota History 43 (Fall 2013), 177–217.

Are there different types of rattlesnakes in Florida?

There are many different species, and they’re commonly found. Western diamondback rattlesnakes live throughout most of the state, bar the far north and far west. Another rattlesnake species that lives in the south is the rock rattlesnake. These snakes can be differentiated because the rock rattlesnake is more gray than brown.